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Our Solutions Engineer will be responsible for the integration, validation, and operational readiness of Auterion-powered drone systems. You’ll collaborate closely with the production team, as well hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, and operations while ensuring that every platform transitions successfully from a physical airframe into a fully validated flying robot ready for deployment. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes drone technology and enjoys bridging the gap between hardware, firmware, and real-world flight performance.\nResponsibilities and Duties\nOperate in a highly hands-on environment with evolving system requirements, rapidly iterating across hardware and software integration challenges\nPerform firmware flashing and configuration using PX4 and/or other autopilot ecosystems, including sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and system bring-up\nExecute End-of-Line (EoL) software validation and functional testing to ensure production readiness and reliability\nConduct payload and camera load-seat testing, validating integration stability and operational performance under real-world conditions\nTroubleshoot embedded system issues spanning firmware, communication interfaces, sensors, and hardware-software interactions\nWork independently to diagnose integration and flight-readiness issues while collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams\nContribute to validation workflows for complete UAV systems, including components, integrated features, and operational flight configurations\nSupport full-stack drone integration activities across hardware, embedded firmware, and flight software layers\nSolve complex integration and reliability challenges involving sensors, flight controllers, communication protocols, and power systems\nDrive measurable impact on product quality, manufacturing throughput, and deployment readiness through improved validation and testing processes\nPartner cross-functionally with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, operations, and QC engineering to accelerate batch validation and reduce EoL cycle times\nInterface with external vendors and equipment providers to support testing infrastructure, hardware integration, and operational readiness\nParticipate in hands-on flight testing activities to validate platform stability, safety, and mission performance\nQualifications and Skills\nB.Sc. in Aviation Technology, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field (M.Sc. optional)\nHands-on experience working with Autopilot, Mission planning and navigation Software, including firmware flashing, configuration, and flight validation\nStrong technical foundation in embedded systems, firmware debugging, and hardware-software integration\nProficiency in C/C++ and/or MAVLink communication protocols or equivalent Datalink protocols\nExperience with UAV sensor calibration, ESC tuning, and flight controller configuration\nFamiliarity with Linux-based development and debugging environments\nExperience with UAV flight testing, system validation, and troubleshooting in real-world operational environments\nUnderstanding of drone manufacturing, QC processes, and End-of-Line testing methodologies is a plus\nStrong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional engineering and operations teams\nAbility to work independently in fast-paced environments with evolving technical challenges\nPassion for drone technology and a hands-on engineering mindset focused on building reliable flying systems\nEU citizenship required \nAbout Auterion \nWe are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems. \nAt Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. 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